Genetically Modified Plants

Transgenic, or genetically modified (GM), plants are now an integral part of contemporary agriculture. Globally, over 250 million acres of transgenic crops were grown in 22 countries during 2006. Double-digit annual percentage increases in adoption rates have been recorded every year from the time the first transgenic crops were commercialized in 1996. The history, development and commercialization of GM plants are tightly linked with world trade, globalization, food security, environmental and consumer protection and intellectual property. Keywords: plant biotechnology; transgenic plants; genetic transformation; crop improvement; food security

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